Cost of Living in Cross Mountain, TX
Population 4,510 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Cross Mountain sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Geographically, Cross Mountain sits roughly 15 miles northwest of San Antonio. Median home values run roughly 121% higher than San Antonio's $220,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cross Mountain
The median home value in Cross Mountain is $486,100 — 59% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $198,623/year is 166% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.3°F and lows of 58.9°F. Overall, Cross Mountain has a cost of living index of 159 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% more expensive.
Cross Mountain has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 63 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 92 | 95 | 96 | 90 | 82 | 72 | 65 |
| Low °F | 41 | 45 | 52 | 58 | 66 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 42 |
| Precip" | 1.96 | 1.74 | 2.31 | 2.42 | 4.40 | 3.28 | 2.41 | 2.15 | 3.88 | 3.75 | 2.08 | 2.00 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cross Mountain, TX?
Cross Mountain has a cost index of 159 (100 = national average). It is 59% above the national average.
What is the average home price in Cross Mountain?
The median home value in Cross Mountain is $486,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Cross Mountain?
The median household income in Cross Mountain is $198,623 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cross Mountain, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cross Mountain is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Cross Mountain, TX affordable?
Cross Mountain is above average in cost of living, with an index of 159 — about 59% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Cross Mountain?
Cross Mountain has average high temperatures of 80.3°F and average lows of 58.9°F. Annual precipitation is 32.4". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Cross Mountain at a Glance
- Population
- 4,510
- Median Income
- $198,623
- Home Value
- $486,100
- Unemployment
- 3.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 80.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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